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Compensation

June 2024

Compensation strategy

In this guide, we'll delve into what a compensation strategy is, how it differs from other compensation-related terms,...

An equity refresh grant is a stock grant issued to tenured employees. Equity refreshes help retain top performers and...

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Limited Liability Companies

March 2024

LLC distributions

LLC distributions are profits paid directly to the company’s members. Learn about tax implications for single-member...

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Compensation

March 2024

Total rewards statements

A total rewards statement shows employees the annual value of their total compensation package. See examples to get...

Equity compensation is a non-cash part of overall compensation and benefits. Learn the different types of equity...

Creating a structure for how much a company pays employees within a job level is a big part of compensation strategy...

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Accounting for share-based payments: What startups need to know

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January 2024

Accounting for share-based payments: What startups need to know

Learn the ins and outs of accounting for share-based payments, including the processes and requirements that startups...

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What happens to equity when you leave a company?

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June 2023

What happens to equity when you leave a company?

When you quit or leave your job, the type of stock, timing of your departure, and individual vesting schedules...

Is your startup staying GAAP compliant? Learn how to expense employee stock options on your company’s income statement...

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Compensation

April 2023

Employee compensation

Knowing employee compensation basics can be the difference between a thriving company and a failed startup. Learn...

A golden parachute is a type of compensation for high-ranking execs who depart after a merger or acquisition. Learn the...

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Equity Education

April 2023

Post-termination exercise period (PTEP)

Employees usually have 90 days to buy their options when they leave a job. Learn about the 90-day post-termination...

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